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MHT-CET Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2016–2025)

Prepare for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) with genuine information brochures, official subject-wise syllabi, and compiled memory-based question papers. Master the computer-based exam format with full CBT mock tests featuring authentic 150 MCQs across Mathematics (Paper I), Physics (Paper II), and Chemistry (Paper II) with zero negative marking.

150 Questions • 200 Marks 180 Minutes (Two 90-Min Shifts) No Negative Marking (0 Penalty) Maths (+2 Marks) • Phy/Chem (+1 Mark) Online MHT CET Practice Tests  
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Official MHT-CET Syllabus & Information Brochure (State CET Cell)

Genuine publications issued directly by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra: complete PCM/PCB syllabi and the official 2026 Information Brochure. Click Download PDF to save any file.

# Document Title Source Year Action
01 MHT-CET 2026 Information Brochure (Verified) Verified • Official Publication by State CET Cell Maharashtra • Free Download Verified 2026 Download PDF
02 MHT-CET 2026 Syllabus — PCM & PCB (Verified) Verified • Official Publication by State CET Cell Maharashtra • Free Download Verified 2026 Download PDF
03 MHT-CET 2024-25 Syllabus — Technical Education (Verified) Verified • Official Publication by State CET Cell Maharashtra • Free Download Verified 2024 Download PDF
04 MHT-CET Syllabus — Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (Verified) Verified • Official Publication by State CET Cell Maharashtra • Free Download Verified — Download PDF
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MHT-CET Compiled Memory-Based Question Papers (2016–2025)

Memory-based question papers reconstructed from actual exam shifts by experienced coaching faculties. These papers provide authentic practice matching the difficulty and question patterns of the real Maharashtra CET.

# Paper Title Format Year Action
01 MHT-CET 2025 Question Paper (Solved) — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2025 Download PDF
02 MHT-CET 2024 Question Paper (Solved) — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2024 Download PDF
03 MHT-CET 2023 Question Paper (Solved) — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2023 Download PDF
04 MHT-CET 2023 Question Paper — 9 May Morning Shift (Compiled) Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2023 Download PDF
05 MHT-CET 2022 Question Paper I — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2022 Download PDF
06 MHT-CET 2022 Question Paper II — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2022 Download PDF
07 MHT-CET 2021 Question Paper I — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2021 Download PDF
08 MHT-CET 2021 Question Paper II — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2021 Download PDF
09 MHT-CET 2020 Question Paper — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2020 Download PDF
10 MHT-CET 2019 Question Paper — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2019 Download PDF
11 MHT-CET 2018 Question Paper — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2018 Download PDF
12 MHT-CET 2017 Question Paper — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2017 Download PDF
13 MHT-CET 2016 Question Paper — Compiled Compiled / Memory-based PCM Paper • Free Download Compiled 2016 Download PDF

MHT-CET 2026 Official Exam Pattern & Scoring Scheme

The engineering (PCM) entrance examination is conducted across two dedicated 90-minute time blocks with a total of 150 questions carrying 200 marks:

Section / Paper Questions Marks Breakdown Time Slot
Paper I — Mathematics 50 Questions +2 Marks per correct MCQ (Total 100 Marks) Shift Block 2: 90 Minutes (Exclusively for Maths)
Paper II — Physics 50 Questions +1 Mark per correct MCQ (Total 50 Marks) Shift Block 1: 90 Minutes (Physics & Chemistry combined)
Paper II — Chemistry 50 Questions +1 Mark per correct MCQ (Total 50 Marks)
Total PCM Examination 150 Questions 200 Marks Total 180 Minutes (3.0 Hours)
Zero Negative Marking: Candidates should attempt all 150 questions without hesitation. Wrong responses carry 0 penalty.

MHT-CET 2026 Key Facts & Eligibility Criteria

Essential guidelines regarding educational requirements, Maharashtra state quota, and premier colleges:

Examination Name MHT-CET — Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Conducting Body State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT) across test centers in Maharashtra & capital cities
Subjects (PCM Group) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Engineering & Technology stream)
Total Questions (PCM) 150 Questions (Mathematics 50, Physics 50, Chemistry 50)
Total Marks (PCM) 200 Marks (Mathematics 50×2 = 100M, Physics 50×1 = 50M, Chemistry 50×1 = 50M)
Duration 180 Minutes (3 Hours) — Shift 1: 90 mins (Physics & Chemistry), Shift 2: 90 mins (Mathematics)
Negative Marking NO Negative Marking (0 marks deducted for incorrect answers)
Syllabus Weightage 80% weightage from Class 12 Maharashtra State Board syllabus, 20% from Class 11
Eligibility 10+2 passed with Physics & Mathematics compulsory, min 45% aggregate (40% for Reserved/PwD from Maharashtra)
Top Colleges COEP Technological University Pune, VJTI Mumbai, SPIT Mumbai, PICT Pune, Walchand Sangli

Preparation Strategy & High-Yield Topics

Actionable study strategies to score a 99+ percentile in MHT-CET 2026:

Prioritize Mathematics

With 2 marks per question, Mathematics accounts for 50% of the entire exam. Focus on Calculus, Vectors & 3D, Matrices, and Trigonometry.

Maharashtra State Board Books

80% of questions are mapped directly to Class 12 State Board textbooks. Thoroughly solve textbook summaries, solved examples, and miscellaneous exercises.

Sectional Time Management

Remember that you cannot switch back to Physics & Chemistry after the initial 90 minutes. Practice disciplined pacing so no questions are left unread.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Everything candidates need to know about MHT-CET papers, marking scheme, and preparation:

No. The State CET Cell Maharashtra provides the official question paper and candidate response sheet only inside the password-protected candidate login portal during the objection-tracking window. Past papers available online are memory-based reconstructions compiled by subject experts.
There is absolutely NO NEGATIVE MARKING in MHT-CET. In the PCM group, Mathematics questions carry +2 marks each (50 questions = 100 marks), while Physics and Chemistry questions carry +1 mark each (50 questions each = 100 marks), totaling 200 marks.
The MHT-CET CBT exam is strictly divided into two 90-minute time slots: The first 90 minutes are dedicated to Physics & Chemistry (100 questions). Once the 90 minutes expire, the Physics & Chemistry section is automatically submitted, and the next 90 minutes begin for Mathematics (50 questions). You cannot switch back between sections.
The examination pattern allocates approximately 20% weightage to selected Class 11 topics and 80% weightage to the complete Class 12 syllabus of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE).
For Computer Engineering (CSE/IT) at COEP Tech University or VJTI Mumbai under General Open category, candidates typically need a 99.85+ percentile (around 160–175+ marks out of 200 depending on the shift difficulty).
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Exam Fast Facts

Vital examination parameters for all engineering aspirants targeting Maharashtra institutes.

  • Exam Mode: CBT (Online Computer Based)
  • Duration: 180 Minutes (2 Shifts of 90m)
  • Total Questions: 150 MCQs
  • Total Marks: 200 Marks Total
  • Negative Marking: None (0 Penalty)
  • Top Colleges: COEP, VJTI, SPIT, PICT
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Zero Negative Marking

Key Strategy: Because incorrect answers carry 0 negative marks, you should make sure 100% of all 150 questions are answered before time expires!

  • Maths: +2 Marks / 0 penalty
  • Physics: +1 Mark / 0 penalty
  • Chemistry: +1 Mark / 0 penalty

Board Eligibility Criteria

Minimum aggregate criteria in 10+2 (PCM) for Maharashtra Engineering CAP admissions:

General / Open Category Min 45% Aggregate
Backward Class (OBC/SC/ST) & PwD* Min 40% Aggregate
*Applies to candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only.

Top Colleges & Cutoffs

Estimated General Category CSE cutoffs in Maharashtra CAP rounds:

COEP Tech Pune 99.85+ %ile
VJTI Mumbai 99.75+ %ile
SPIT Mumbai 99.40+ %ile
PICT Pune 99.20+ %ile